The 404 1,291: Where we paddle out to North Brother island (podcast)

A tiny abandoned island nestled in the middle of New York beckons us to explore its forgotten shores, an ArsTechnica writer endeavors to install every "free" program offered online, and a magic spray that repels water is now on the market.

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Justin Yu covers headphones and peripherals for CNET. When he's not wading through Web gulch or challenging colleagues to typing tests, you can find him making fun of technology with Jeff Bakalar every afternoon on The 404 show.
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